Two Charged in Connection to Teen’s Death
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LENOIR, NC — The cousin of a teen who was accidentally shot and killed in Lenoir is in jail, charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Police say Dusty Boston brought a gun to an apartment on Atwood Drive last Friday night. Β The gun went off, killing 15-year-old Kent Taylor.
Boston is in the Caldwell County Jail under $50,000 bond. Β The woman who lives in the apartment where the shooting happened is also charged.
Police say Christy Eaneas gave alcohol to minors the night of the shooting. Β She spoke to WCCB Charlotte the day after the shooting.
“I went to Kent’s head,” said Eaneas. Β “He was laying there… I put the pillow under his head and rubbed his face saying, ‘Kent, it’s going to be okay. Β It’s going to be okay. Β Stay with me. Β Stay with me. Β They’re coming to help ya.'”
Eaneas and Boston have court appearances set for Monday.
